Northlanders counter cyclone chaos with acts of kindness
While the news has mostly been bad this week, a lot of a good has happened too.
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Cyclone Gabrielle has claimed an eighth victim.
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Cyclone Gabrielle has claimed a seventh victim.
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After being rescued, Kaipara councillor Ash Nayyar jumped into action to help others.
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Northland 'largely' back online after telco glitch causes morning mayhem
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Massive slips force indefinite closure of beloved Quarry Gardens and cafe
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Twenty Kaipara homes red-stickered after Cyclone Gabrielle's wrath
Most of the homes deemed unsafe were located in Dargaville, says Kaipara Mayor.
The long road ahead: Cyclone leaves Northland with 'huge' clean-up
Destroyed roads, power outages, communities cut off - the list of repairs is long.
‘You just have to do things differently’: Kaikohe artist recognised for contribution to arts, disability
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Whangārei mum making the most of showers and TV after power came back on.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Devastating flooding on Tangiteroria farms
Farmers are starting to clean up as floodwaters recede.
Community heartbroken after attempts to save stranded whales prove in vain
The whales were discovered dead the morning after massive efforts by locals to save them.
Dargaville's civil defence evacuation centre
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Cyclone Gabrielle: How you can help in the storm's aftermath
Kiwis can help with money, essentials, or their time.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Photos show widespread destruction
Cyclone Gabrielle has slammed the North Island causing destruction around the region.
Northland police officer resigns following complaints about ‘inappropriate behaviour’
The officer quit before any formal employment sanction could be taken.
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'Challenging' and 'difficult' situation as Far North residents forced offline
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Child among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without power
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Dargaville evacuation call: Rural chaos with crops ruined and dairy farms dumping milk
Dargaville reeling amid new evacuations as farmers count the cost.
Power cuts blamed for no cellphone and internet in parts of Northland
Power outage takes out cellphone site connectivity in Northland
Some state highways still closed after cyclone
Detours are in place for light vehicles and lifeline freight only.